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SIZE DEFINITIONS

Generic Dimension	Maximum Dimension (Inches)	Maximum Dimension (Centimeters)
Thumbnail	1 1/4	3
Miniature	2	5.0
Small Cabinet	3 3/4	9.4
Cabinet	> 3 3/4	> 9.4

While Toenail is not an official "competition" size classification, sometimes thumbnail specimens are just a bit too big for competition rules, often referred to as "boxbusters." There is no standard size for toenails, but they overlap a thumbnail and a miniature.

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Sphalerite "ball" on Dolomite

Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee

Cabinet, 14.5 x 8.0 x 6.8 cm

Start Time: 10/04/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)

End Time: 10/11/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)

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Item Description

Sculptural and impressive sphalerite from the famous Elmwood Mine. A striking 7.0 cm, 360-degree "ball" of lustrous, jet-black sphalerite crystals with pleasing rubyjack highlights is artistically accented with matrix sections of sparkly grayish-white dolomite rhombs. The ball is complete all-around and nearly pristine. You barely notice a contact lower on one face of the ball. Classic and excellent large Elmwood sphalerite with dolomite.

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